Understanding the extent, source, and complexity of deprivations among the multidimensionally poor contributes to more informed policymaking. In this context, analyze the latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report by NITI Aayog.

b) Health indicators (Wasting -35.5%, Stunting-37.1%, underweight -35%) c) Anaemia prevalence in adolescent and pregnant mothers d) Lack of slave LPA connections 3) Complexity: a) Collection of data by family unit (Bank account, assets) => can hide figures b) Debt criteria oed considered (for assets) c) Sample data collected and extrapolated => Prone to errors d) Incomprehensiveness of indicators (Education - not covering all situations) e) Issues of deciding produce work for women

Improving MPI report: Overhauling MPI data finding procedure (Inclusive data); Public awareness by social media campaign; Indian-specific indicators more to be added (2 indicated added to global MPI) MPI is an important criteria since SDA-1 (zero poverty) is to be achieved by constitutional mandate (Part IV)